Academy News

We are excited to share the launch of the APS Economics Community of Practice (CoP) next Wednesday on the Masked Economist. The CoP is a network of public servants interested in furthering the quality and use of economic reasoning in APS public policy development and implementation.

The first APS Academy Campus launched at the University of Newcastle on 5 July under an Australian Government initiative to address data and digital skills shortages in the APS.

Craig Leon shares new learning gained from researching and writing a thesis on First Nations cultural competence in the APS.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s past experiences with social services shown in new website, Reflection.

The Diversity and Inclusion team at the Australian Public Service Commission have made available a list of some of the most popular resources to make accessing this valuable information that little bit easier.

Michelle Steele is Chief First Nations Officer to the Paul Ramsay Foundation and writes of her time with the NZ justice minister.

Services Australia’s Community Partnership Specialist Officers connect people who need extra support to payments, services and other government assistance.

New eLearning on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) provides information on functions of the NACC, who can make referrals, investigative options and possible outcomes.

The APS Academy is piloting ‘APS Unlocked’, a virtual ‘welcome to the Australian Public Service’ live-learning event on 21 June 2023.

The Regulatory Professional Practice Support Program is a collection of resources that support practitioners to navigate challenges and strengthen capabilities.